07 Feb: Ukrainian Special Ops INVADE & BURN TO ASHES A RUSSIAN BASE | War in Ukraine Explained

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I am Ukrainian. My country has been invaded by Russia. In this video I will tell you what happened on the seven-hundred-fourteenth day of the war.

Day 714: Feb 07

Today, there are a lot of updates from the Avdiivka direction.

But first of all, there are a lot of updates from Crimea. Today, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces units conducted a successful operation on the Russian oil rigs. Ukrainian special operators reported that Russian forces deployed a ”Neva-B” object detection radar system on the rig, which allowed Russian forces to better surveil the northwestern part of the Black Sea. Russians also used the object to stage attacks with Iranian-provided Mohajer-6 reconnaissance drones and guide Shahed drone strikes. Moreover, the mining platform was also used as a radar station to monitor surface vessels in the northwestern part of the Black Sea. Ukrainians seized the valuable equipment, mined the oil rig, and successfully detonated explosives from a safe distance.

Today, Russian sources also leaked a video filmed by the Russian air defense operators during the recent Ukrainian missile strike on Crimea. The video shows how Storm Shadow and SCALP missiles, one by one, fly right in front of the Russian air defense systems, causing a huge wave of criticism of the effectiveness of Russian air defense. Some Russian analysts claimed that the missiles were flying at a too close range to be shot down, while others presumed that Ukrainian drone strikes indeed destroyed a Russian radar station, rendering these missile launchers useless.

When it comes to the front lines, as expected, Russian forces did not slow down after a huge group of Russian soldiers that reached Sapronova Street at night got encircled and taken captive by the Ukrainians. Instead, the Russian command was emboldened by the fact that the so-called Death Valley between Avdiivka and Ivushka was crossed and decided to double down.

The situation is extremely tough. Ukrainian soldiers report that Russians conduct major assaults every twenty minutes. Moreover, Russian aviation is extremely active, and over the last eight hours, Russian dropped thirty-seven FAB-500 air-dropped bombs. On top of that, Russians started to actively engage heavy thermobaric artillery systems. As you can see, all this fire is concentrated right in the center of Avdiivka, where Russians are planning to advance. Such fire basically wipes everything out. Nonetheless, Ukrainian fighters reported that they stand their ground. Some say that withdrawing to the positions behind is useless anyway, as, under such pressure, new positions become exactly the same in a matter of minutes.

It seems like the fighting is so intense that neither party has the time to release geolocated combat footage. In fact, Ukrainian soldiers reported that they engaged all drone operators to counter this massive wave of attacks. Ukrainian drone operators are working with little to no sleep to rebuff Russian attacks and also help the infantry by communicating what they see from the sky.

A Ukrainian brigade spokesperson also stated that Russian forces started equipping some of their armored vehicles with electronic warfare systems to protect against Ukrainian drones. Even though such practices are still very rare due to the shortages of electronic warfare systems, this poses a significant threat. It would not be a big problem if Ukrainians had ample supplies of shells, however, as Ukrainian forces are increasingly rationing shells and trying to target masses of advancing Russian forces.

According to prominent Russian sources, Russians only managed to fully capture the first block of Independence Street. Prominent Ukrainian sources claim that the fights recently reached the bridge. The claims of the progress of other sources vary between these two benchmarks. However, all sources agree that the main direction of the Russian advancement is south-east. Russian sources claim that Ukrainians are frequently counterattacking, not allowing Russians to establish their positions, and achieved success on Kotsiubynskogo Street, which Ukrainian sources still mark under Russian control.

Avdiivka Military Administration Head Vitaly Barabash stated that the situation in the area is expected to continue being very difficult because Russian forces are trying to capture the town for political and informational reasons before the Russian presidential elections in March.

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[mandalorian]

Some of the other channels stopped reporting how many days since the invasion. Please don't join them. Please keep saying how many days it's been. It's a REMINDER of how long the war is going and reminds people! It helps

[darrellsey]

My friend your reports are the best there is of All coverage. Generations of children will see your reports and know the truth on this unfortunate war. Thank u for all u do

[candykane]

I love your channel …it is so refreshing to get some real facts!

[thTrombone]

Prayers for Ukrainian troops facing the Thermobarics.

[walterstewart]

This is excellent reporting and we are all in your debt!! Keep up the great work, but look after your health!! Thank you so much!!! Slava Ukraini!! Heroyam slava!!1 Heroyi ne

[JustinSlayton]

US Congress needs to act soon. It is a shame politics are being played instead of giving Ukraine aid. The worst thing that happens by giving Ukraine munitions is creating American jobs.

[LeviAuren]

I really liked the part where you discussed the fog of war as a reporter about the ground situation in Avdiivka. Noting that footage had not been published by either side to qualify the varying claims about street control.

Great reporting ethics, thank you

[RogerRamjet]

Thanks for the update, stay safe and sane!

[zumijed]

Many thanks, as usual, to inform us. Every second is full of this awful war. Poor people, i pray for you.

[catherineandpaulfuters]

Stay strong and never give up
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[catsterri]

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[anomymouse]

The Czech republic has proposed that EU should buy the artillery shells from the sources outside the EU. EU has no resources to produce the required amount of shells, so this would be important. Original article is this

Czechs want EU to shop abroad for Ukraine shells (politico)

EU citizens should contact their MEPs.

[suzannewman]

Very thankful to be seeiing your updates even though YouTube is wonkey and troubling.

[coolersmoke]

You are the one go-to and trusted source I believe in. Thank you, chap, for all that you do.

[mariegallagher]

Great report once again thank you it's so appreciated.

[ricky_pigeon]

Awesome, a new episode of Unfortunately for Russians.

[thierryschmidlin]

Thanks for the report & Slava Ukraini !

[Claudiu_Dumitru]

First, I want to thank you for the accurate and precise informations regarding the frontline.
Second, I wish you a good health, because health is better than anything.
I cannot support you on Patreon, due to "reasons", but my heart stays true. And I know I will watch whatever you will stream om Youtube. And I know that we will dance and enjoy on our victory day. Stay safe, stay healthy, this sh*tty world of ours needs you. Most profound respect from Romania.

[royjones]

Thanks for the update, top quality reporting as always